Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 153.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bay of Plenty · Whakatāne District
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M3.0 Earthquake near Whakatāne District, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On October 17, 2026 at 03:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Whakatāne District, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 153 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.
Details
ID
54ab2dee0e00406c296262180e54ede6925fc19e
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
153.1 km
UTC time
2026-10-17 03:51:08 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.51940,
176.96710
Temperature
9.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
153.1 km
153.1 km — deeper than the regional average (70.6 km)
Regional average: 70.6 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Bay of Plenty
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 115 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
521
Country (24h)
New Zealand
3